Nebula X1S vs Optoma UHZ68

Nebula X1S is $1,200 cheaper, quieter and lighter. Optoma UHZ68 is broader on HDR.

	Nebula X1S$2,799 · Amazon Buy	Optoma UHZ68$3,999 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	6,000 lm ANSI (Max power)	4,500 lm ISO
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	5,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.9–1.5:1	1.2–1.92:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	—	8.4 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	26 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,299	$3,999
Best price
Best price	$2,799	$3,999
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	2.0–3.3 m	2.7–4.3 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	6,000 lm ANSI (Max power)	4,500 lm ISO
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Brightness by mode
Brightness by mode	Max 6,000 lm	—
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.65 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	—	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	—	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	5,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	56,000:1	2,800,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Dynamic iris	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 106% area	Rec. 709 100% coverage · DCI-P3 90% coverage
Gamma / EOTF presets
Gamma / EOTF presets	—	2.2, 2.4, BT.1886
HDR formats
HDR formats	Dolby Vision	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	11	11
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF	ISF, Filmmaker Mode
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
3D glasses sync
3D glasses sync	DLP-Link	DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	Blue + red laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	30,000 h	30,000 h eco
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	90 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.9–1.5:1	1.2–1.92:1
Image size
Image size	—	30.6–301 in
Zoom
Zoom	Optical	Optical
Zoom ratio
Zoom ratio	1.67×Derived	1.6×Derived
Focal length
Focal length	—	17.63–27.88 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	2.3–2.8
Focus
Focus	—	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	Yes	No
Autofocus runs
Autofocus runs	When moved	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	—	-106–126%
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	—	±10%
Motorised lens shift
Motorised lens shift	—	No
Vertical keystone
Vertical keystone	—	30°
Horizontal keystone
Horizontal keystone	30°	30°
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance	—
Lens elements
Lens elements	14	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	Yes	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	—	1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	—	1080p: 60 Hz 20 ms · 120 Hz 12.5 ms · 240 Hz 8.4 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 20 ms
Gaming features
Gaming features	—	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3)	2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.1
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	—	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	—	RS-232, 12 V trigger
PJLink
PJLink	—	Class 2
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	—	Crestron
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–255 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.1	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	—	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	—
Netflix resolution
Netflix resolution	4K	—
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	40 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	2
Layout
Layout	Stereo	Stereo
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Audio	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	Yes	—
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	185 × 246 × 282 mm	498 × 331 × 171 mm
Weight
Weight	6,200 g	8,900 g
Orientations
Orientations	Table, Ceiling, Rear	Table, Ceiling, Rear, 360°
Built-in stand
Built-in stand	Gimbal, 25° tilt	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	4 × M4, 6 mm screws	—
Tripod socket
Tripod socket	Yes	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	0–35°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	—	10–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	Max 240 W	Max 345 W · Normal 295 W · Eco 160 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	External adapter	—
Mains input
Mains input	—	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	26 dB(A)	Normal 31 dB(A) · Eco 25 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	—	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	—	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
User manual
User manual	https://www.projectorcentral.com/pdf/projector_manual_13048.pdf	https://region-resource.optoma.com/products/documents/N78wl6zSfkNhvDZtBJ3DC219KRKXjDNGpHYjziOg.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Wi-Fi dongle
Remote
Remote	Voice	Backlit

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